Pakistan-Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $31.59M total volume •Pakistan deficit: $31.59M

PakistanSudan

$0

Exports (2023)

SudanPakistan

$31.59M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$31.59M

Deficit for Pakistan

Total Trade

$31.59M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Pakistan and Sudan. Green line shows exports from Pakistan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Pakistan-Sudan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

PakistanSudan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted
$10.19M
Infinity% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$3.12M
Infinity% of exports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$2.34M
Infinity% of exports
4Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.81M
Infinity% of exports
5Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres
$1.66M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SudanPakistan Imports

$31.59M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
58.5% concentration
1Cotton: not carded or combed
$18.48M
58.5% of imports
2Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$12.56M
39.7% of imports
3Lead: unwrought, refined
$295,033
0.9% of imports
4Gum Arabic
$136,105
0.4% of imports
5Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,
$83,653
0.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Sudan reveals significant dependencyin cotton: not carded or combed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Pakistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtobacco: homogenised or reconstituted to Sudan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $31.59M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Sudan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $31.59 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a deficit of $31.59 million
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sudan include cotton: not carded or combed, vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, lead: unwrought, refined

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $31.59M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Pakistan leveraging its comparative advantages in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Pakistan's specialization in tobacco: homogenised or reconstitutedcomplements Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cotton: not carded or combed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $31.59M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $31.59M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $31.59 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted and cotton: not carded or combed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Pakistan's trade deficit of $31.59 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cotton: not carded or combed, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Pakistan and Sudan represents a total trade volume of $31.59 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Pakistan, with imports exceeding exportsby $31.59 million.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Sudan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, representing $10.19M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sudan amount to $31.59 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cotton: not carded or combed, with Cotton: not carded or combed comprising58.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Pakistan's strategic sourcing from Sudan. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023